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As of November 2026, Browns in Jacksonville, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 19 closed sales in Browns in Jacksonville, FL since 2011, the most recent in November 2025. Across Jacksonville as a whole, 12,696 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $304,990, 42 median days on market, with 4,127 homes for sale today. At that median and Duval County's FY2025-26 rate of 17.86 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,450 ($4,710 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Browns Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Duval: 25% (1,470 of 5,795)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 12, 2026

Browns is a small, older Jacksonville pocket in Duval County, with 63 homes on the books and a build history running from 1926 to 1972. That age is the story here: what a home sells for is driven almost entirely by condition, not by a uniform product type. A renovated cottage and a deferred-maintenance fixer sitting a block apart can land far apart on price, so the spread is wide and the comps demand real scrutiny.

With a median living area around 1,202 square feet and a median build year of 1951, this is a compact-home market. Homestead share sits just under 40%, which tells you a meaningful chunk of these homes are held as rentals or investment property rather than owner-occupied. For a buyer, that means you should underwrite each house on its own bones; for a seller, condition and honest prep are what move you to the top of the range.

Figures in this note are as of July 12, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Browns Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 11, 2026

Browns right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of realMLS records, as of November 11, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 11, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Browns is a compact inventory of pre-1970s homes near central Jacksonville, where the median dwelling is small and price is set more by how a house has been kept than by any neighborhood floor or ceiling.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-carrying-cost home who can evaluate older construction
  • Investors comfortable with pre-1970s stock in a market where rentals are already common
  • Renovation-minded buyers who want to buy on condition and build equity through the work

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need turnkey, updated systems and no deferred-maintenance risk
  • Anyone requiring substantial square footage without adding on or remodeling
  • Buyers who want a uniform, new-construction product with predictable per-foot pricing

The market around Browns

Browns is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32209, 278 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Jacksonville.

Across Duval County, 4,325 homes are active and 1,470 pending (25% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Browns specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Browns, Jacksonville

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-04 → 2026-11-11)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Browns

Live MLS inventory for Browns. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Browns listings as of 2026-11-11, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Browns Jacksonville Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Browns Jacksonville listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Schools

In short
  • Duval County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • West Riverside · Elementary
  • Lake Shore · Middle
  • Riverside · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Browns listings and can change; always confirm with Duval County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Browns address.

If we were buying in Browns today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Browns.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a compact, older home in central Jacksonville and are comfortable with vintage construction.
Biggest Risk
Pre-1970s systems and a wide condition spread make each home its own underwriting exercise.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept or thoughtfully updated home near the 1,202 sq ft median.
Avoid If
You need move-in-ready space and square footage without renovation appetite.

An age-driven, condition-led market

The build range here spans 1926 to 1972, with the median home dating to 1951. Homes of this vintage carry the usual older-stock questions: roof, systems, foundation, and whether prior updates were done to permit. None of that is a dealbreaker, but it does mean two Browns homes rarely trade on the same math. Read every inspection carefully and budget for the work an older, roughly 1,202-square-foot house may need.

With homestead exemptions on just under 40% of the 63 homes, non-owner-occupied use is a real presence. That can be an opportunity for an investor comfortable with older construction, and it's a reason owner-occupants should look closely at how neighboring properties are maintained. Small footprints keep carrying costs modest, but they also cap how much square footage you can buy without renovating or adding on.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Browns. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A market this small and this age-varied rewards someone who actually walks the houses. We price Browns homes on condition and comparable renovation level rather than a blanket per-foot figure, and we'll tell you plainly when a listing's asking price assumes work that hasn't been done. On the buy side, we help you separate a sound older home from one carrying expensive surprises.

Browns in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a compact, older home in central Jacksonville and are comfortable with vintage construction.
Biggest advantageSmall footprints mean modest carrying costs relative to larger, newer stock.
Biggest riskPre-1970s systems and a wide condition spread make each home its own underwriting exercise.
Sweet spotA well-kept or thoughtfully updated home near the 1,202 sq ft median.
Avoid ifYou need move-in-ready space and square footage without renovation appetite.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Browns sales matched to your home.

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Recent Developments in Browns

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Browns, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.

  1. October 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Hotel, restaurants and retail proposed to replace vacant Neptune Beach Kmart

    TriBridge Residential plans Town Center West at the former Kmart, 500 Atlantic Blvd., with a hotel, two restaurants, and office and retail space after demolishing the building. The project is described as a $100 million-plus investment and still needs variances and development plan approval. Design and permitting would take roughly 9 to 12 months once approvals are in hand.

    What it may mean for the marketRedeveloping a long-vacant big-box site on Atlantic Boulevard could add dining, lodging and shopping options close to the Beaches' central corridor. The project is about 10 miles southeast of Browns, elsewhere in Duval County.

    Source: Jacksonville Today
  2. October 2026
    Market

    Northeast Florida home sales dip in September as inventory tightens

    Closed sales across the six-county Northeast Florida Association of Realtors area fell 7.7% year over year to 1,608, with the median price at $398,566, up 2.8%. Active inventory dropped 18.4% to 6,348 homes. Median prices were $344,000 in Duval, $575,000 in St. Johns, $355,000 in Clay and $496,500 in Nassau.

    What it may mean for the marketLower inventory with softer sales volume points to a thinner supply of listings across all four counties, with Clay the only one of the four showing a year-over-year price decline. The site is about 10 miles southwest of Browns.

    Source: Clay Today
  3. October 2026
    Development

    FSCJ opens large automated semiconductor training lab, a first for Florida

    Florida State College at Jacksonville has built a fully automated lab it describes as the first of its kind in Florida for its size. Students train on electrical, robotics, mechatronics, AI inspection and control systems used in chip manufacturing. The college says it aims to help draw semiconductor companies to Northeast Florida and prepare workers for local manufacturers.

    What it may mean for the marketA regional technical-training pipeline can support recruitment of advanced manufacturers, which would widen the local employment base. The site is about 10 miles southwest of Browns.

    Source: News4JAX
  4. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    JEA advances about $690 million in infrastructure projects including Fulton Cut transmission line raise near JAXPORT

    JEA is moving forward with three water reclamation projects (Blacks Ford in northwest St. Johns County, over $220 million; near Jacksonville International Airport, about $193 million; East Arlington, just under $165 million) and the $117 million Fulton Cut transmission line clearance over the St. Johns River near Blount Island. Fulton Cut, shared with JAXPORT and the city, is expected to finish in summer 2027 and all four projects by 2030.

    What it may mean for the marketRaised power lines support larger ship access to port terminals, and new reclamation capacity supports growth in surrounding areas. The site is about 3 miles south of Browns.

    Source: News4JAX
  5. April 2026
    Development

    Southeast Toyota opens $170M vehicle-processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island, adding 400-plus jobs

    Southeast Toyota Distributors dedicated a new vehicle processing facility at JAXPORT's Blount Island Marine Terminal in April 2026. The company put the investment at $170 million and said the facility created more than 400 full-time jobs, most of them hired locally.

    What it may mean for the marketA large new employment center on Blount Island adds sustained local job demand, a factor that has historically supported nearby housing absorption. The site is about 3 miles south of Browns.

    Source: JAXPORT
  6. February 2026
    Infrastructure

    JAXPORT details $250M Blount Island modernization and record cargo in 2026 State of the Ports

    At its February 2026 State of the Ports address, JAXPORT outlined a $250 million modernization of Blount Island's container and vehicle-handling capabilities and reported record fiscal-2025 cargo volumes. The port also said an air-draft expansion to accommodate larger ships is on track to finish by the end of 2026.

    What it may mean for the marketContinued heavy investment in the Blount Island port complex anchors long-term industrial employment on the northeast side, a structural demand driver for the surrounding area. The site is about 3 miles south of Browns.

    Source: News4Jax

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Browns a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Browns leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Browns?
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Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-carrying-cost home who can evaluate older constructionExcellent fit
Investors comfortable with pre-1970s stock in a market where rentals are already commonExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who want to buy on condition and build equity through the workExcellent fit
Buyers who need turnkey, updated systems and no deferred-maintenance riskProbably not
Anyone requiring substantial square footage without adding on or remodelingProbably not
Buyers who want a uniform, new-construction product with predictable per-foot pricingProbably not

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Browns with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 11, 2026)
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-11-11
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (19 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of realMLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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